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dragonyze · 04/21/2006, 07:38 PM

hi, this green tube thing sprouted from my LR about 2 months ago and ive found a spot where a second one is growing now.
I remember seeing a post about something similar awhile back but cant find it now. any guesses would be awesome
thanks!

skylsdale · 04/21/2006, 07:53 PM

It's a type of macroalgae or calcerous algae. Keep looking around--you might end up with a small crop of it. It can come and go or stay, depending on parameters and whatnot.

Paintbug · 04/21/2006, 08:05 PM

Neomeris annulata. calcium-based macro algae. harmless, may form a big patch over time.

dragonyze · 04/21/2006, 09:06 PM

found a pic on the web of a group of them. So another question i have is since it is a calcium based algae, does it have a tendancy to really suck up the calcium that im dosing into my tank???

iCam · 04/21/2006, 09:09 PM

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Originally posted by dragonyze
found a pic on the web of a group of them. So another question i have is since it is a calcium based algae, does it have a tendancy to really suck up the calcium that im dosing into my tank???

I doubt they significantly deplete calcium. Removing them is really optional. They don't seem to pose any harm, nor spread quickly.

John Hartford · 04/21/2006, 09:37 PM

I agree with PaintBug it is Neomeris annulata

Airman · 04/21/2006, 11:48 PM

If you have something unique in your tank you should keep it.

04/21/2006, 07:38 PM	#1
dragonyze Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 60	ID with pic hi, this green tube thing sprouted from my LR about 2 months ago and ive found a spot where a second one is growing now. I remember seeing a post about something similar awhile back but cant find it now. any guesses would be awesome thanks! __________________ I saw a werewolf with a Chinese menu in his hand Walking through the streets of Soho in the rain He was lookin for the place called Lee Ho Fook's Gonna get a big dish of beef chow mein Current Tank Info: 40 gallon reefer with some fishes

04/21/2006, 08:05 PM	#3
Paintbug Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Stoneville, NC Posts: 6,169	Neomeris annulata. calcium-based macro algae. harmless, may form a big patch over time. __________________ Never ask a girl over to see your crabs!! <-Tony-> Current Tank Info: NONE currently

04/21/2006, 09:06 PM	#4
dragonyze Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 60	found a pic on the web of a group of them. So another question i have is since it is a calcium based algae, does it have a tendancy to really suck up the calcium that im dosing into my tank??? __________________ I saw a werewolf with a Chinese menu in his hand Walking through the streets of Soho in the rain He was lookin for the place called Lee Ho Fook's Gonna get a big dish of beef chow mein Current Tank Info: 40 gallon reefer with some fishes

04/21/2006, 11:48 PM	#7
Airman Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 643	If you have something unique in your tank you should keep it. __________________ What is man, that thou art mindful of him?...:) Current Tank Info: 55 Gal, DSB, protein skimmer, UV light, Sump/Refugium

04/21/2006, 07:53 PM	#2
skylsdale Reefer Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Central WA Posts: 2,220	It's a type of macroalgae or calcerous algae. Keep looking around--you might end up with a small crop of it. It can come and go or stay, depending on parameters and whatnot.

04/21/2006, 09:37 PM	#6
John Hartford Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 256	I agree with PaintBug it is Neomeris annulata